Family-Friendly Winter Activities in the Fox Cities
Experiencing the winter blues? The Fox Cities are full of family-friendly activities and ways to enjoy these winter days.
Below is a list of family-friendly activities across the Fox Cities! With both indoor and outdoor options to choose from, you’ll be ready for whatever weather comes about.
Museums: Grab the kids for an educational experience! The Building for Kids Children’s Museum, Hearthstone Historic House Museum, and many others are very popular within the Fox Cities. Click here for the complete list, and explore our website for special events and exhibits.
Bowling: Strikes only with the family at a local bowling alley! A few great places include Rolling Thunder Lanes in Neenah, Super Bowl in Appleton, Sabre Lanes in Menasha, and Electric City Lanes in Kaukauna.
Arcades & Indoor Playgrounds: Arcade games, laser tag, and more! Badger Sports Park and Luv 2 Play are great places to let the kids play. Food is available onsite at each attraction, so make an afternoon of it!
Sports: Get out of the house and jump around! Urban Air Adventure Park and Xtreme Air Trampoline & Rock-Climbing Park are trampoline parks, which both feature a variety of activities and amenities to keep the whole family busy.
Looking to stay for the night or weekend? Click here for a full list of lodging options!
Local events: When looking for something to do, events are a great thing to take advantage of! Visit our calendar for a complete list of upcoming events.
- Holiday and Broadway shows at the Fox Cities PAC
- Light Up Appleton and the Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade
- A Very Neenah Christmas
- Eagle Days at 1000 Islands Environmental Center
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